Quick definitions from WordNet (blow)▸ noun:forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth ("He gave his nose a loud blow")▸ noun:a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon ("A blow on the head")▸ noun:street names for cocaine▸ noun:an unpleasant or disappointing surprise▸ noun:an impact (as from a collision)▸ noun:a strong current of air▸ noun:an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating▸ verb:spout moist air from the blowhole▸ verb:cause to move by means of an air current▸ verb:cause air to go in, on, or through ("Blow my hair dry")▸ verb:play or sound a wind instrument▸ verb:make a sound as if blown▸ verb:sound by having air expelled through a tube▸ verb:spend lavishly or wastefully on▸ verb:be blowing or storming▸ verb:burst suddenly▸ verb:free of obstruction by blowing air through ("Blow one's nose")▸ verb:shape by blowing ("Blow a glass vase")▸ verb:allow to regain its breath ("Blow a horse")▸ verb:cause to be revealed and jeopardized ("The double agent was blown by the other side")▸ verb:exhale hard ("Blow on the soup to cool it down")▸ verb:lay eggs ("Certain insects are said to blow")▸ verb:provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation▸ verb:spend thoughtlessly; throw away▸ verb:melt, break, or become otherwise unusable▸ verb:leave; informal or rude ("Blow now!")▸ verb:be in motion due to some air or water current ("The leaves were blowing in the wind")▸ verb:make a mess of, destroy or ruin▸ verb:show off▸ name: A surname (rare: 1 in 50000 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #5240)
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